How do you go from bartending in the UK to leading a $3 billion real estate empire in Nashville? In this episode, Scott sits down with Gary Ashton the founder of the #1 RE/MAX team in the world. Gary and Scott have a conversation on scaling smart, building teams that last.

Gary shares the real story behind his rise, including the mindset shifts, marketing plays, and relationship building that took him from handing out business cards at bars to working directly with the Tennessee Titans. Whether you're a new agent or a seasoned broker, this one is packed with lessons you won’t hear on a typical real estate podcast.

🔑 Topics include:

• The one thing agents get wrong about leads.
• How Gary scaled from 7 agents to 185.
• Why automation won’t replace connection.
• What he’d do differently if starting today.
• Nashville real estate’s next big opportunity.

Grab your coffee, or something stronger and tune in!

In this episode of Real Estate Distilled, Scott Hack sits down with Peter Maglathlin, CEO of Sierra Interactive, for a deep dive into how Sierra is navigating a shifting market, leaning into its core strengths, and embracing AI-powered innovation. From the upcoming IntelliSearch platform to actionable insights with Agent Leaderboard and evolving automation tools, Peter pulls back the curtain on Sierra’s roadmap. They also explore where AI makes sense today, where it doesn’t, and how smart integrations—like with Shiloh and House Whisper—are transforming daily workflows for teams and brokerages.

Whether you’re a Sierra user, a real estate tech nerd, or just curious about how to future-proof your business, this one’s a must-listen.

In this heartfelt and insightful episode of Real Estate Distilled, Scott Hack sits down with Jason Shinpaugh—a 28-year real estate veteran turned mobile entrepreneur as he travels the country with his family in an RV. Jason shares how burnout from building a traditional real estate team led to a radical lifestyle shift focused on intentional living, location freedom, and authentic relationships. The conversation covers the value of real community in the real estate industry, the dangers of social media’s “highlight reel,” and the importance of making memories now, not later. Jason also discusses how conferences like Real Estate Distilled foster deep connections that fuel both business and personal growth.

Looking to join Jason on the Agent Helping Agent call he does on Wed? Follow the link here.